A message from

Cynthia Brust, Avon Township Assessor

It’s that time of the year ~TAX Time…. Lake County Property Tax Bills are online and in the Mail

Lake County Property Tax bills will be mailed in the week of April 27, 2026, and should be received by the end of the week. The tax bill is payable in two (2) equal installments. The first (1st) installment is due: June 4th and the second (2nd) installment is September 4th. Please note, Lake County residents receive one (1) tax bill for both installments’ envelopes included.

This Tax bill is based off the 2025 Blue Assessment notice which you received & published August 2025, the appeal process was CLOSED (September 2025).

YOU CAN NOT APPEAL YOUR TAXES

By law, only factual errors and exemption corrections can be made once the bills go out.

Contact my office (847) 546-2146. This can be done before the 1st payment is made so the Treasurer can correct the 2nd payment. You MUST pay the 1st payment, and the Treasurer will issue a corrected bill by the time 2nd payment is due.

Property owners who DO NOT receive a bill, or those looking for payment options, contact the Treasurer’s Office at (847) 377-2323 for information or online Lake County Treasurer or see below.

You CAN NOT Pay your taxes at the Assessor’s Office

Here’s PAYMENT OPTIONS

1. Online Payments: Online payments are only available during a portion of the tax collection period. Credit Card (2.35% Fee) 

2. Pay By Phone:  Learn how to pay for your property bill over the phone with e-Check (no fee) or Credit Card (2.35% Fee).

3. At Local Bank:  Check out a list of local banks that will accept payments. They DO NOT accept late payments. 

4. Automatic Withdrawal: Read about how to request automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account. 

5. By Mail: Find out how to pay your property bill by mail and tips on how to avoid late payments.

6. Drop Box Location: The drop box is only available from when the bills are mailed through the 2nd installment due date. 

7. In Person: Check out how to pay in person for your property tax bill. 

8. Partial Payments: As a courtesy to Lake County taxpayers, partial payments will be accepted for the current year’s taxes. 

9. Pre-Payments: Payments are accepted for next year.

Check your Exemptions

EXEMPTIONS REDUCE YOUR ASSESSMENT BEFORE THE TAX RATE IS APPLIED. The most common exemptions are: General Homestead, Senior Homestead, Senior Assessment Freeze and Home Improvement Exemption. On the bottom right side of the tax bills is the computation ladder. Look for the deductions applied in this area. Please contact my office if you believe you are missing as an exception (847) 546-2146

Understanding School Spending Increases

Several school districts have very large spending increases this year as detailed on the Spending Comparison chart. For school districts the primary driver of increase in spending is the Property Tax Relief Grant (PTRG), which some districts received in Levy Year 2023 but did NOT receive in Levy Year 2024. The PTRG played a crucial role in tax relief last year. Here’s how it impacted your tax bill:

· In Levy Year 2023, some districts received PTRG, allowing them to lower their tax levies and provide relief to local taxpayers.

· However, eligibility for the grant changes each year based on state funding availability and criteria set by the Illinois State Board of Education.

· Unfortunately, several districts did not qualify for the PTRG in Levy Year 2024, meaning they had to return to their full levy amount, making it appear as though spending increased—when in reality, it was a result of losing the prior year’s relief.

While this may seem like a sharp increase, it’s not necessarily due to a spike in spending—it reflects the absence of tax relief previously applied.

Taxpayers can phone or email regarding assessment, property taxes and exemption questions.

· Phone: 1-847-546-2146 · Email: avonassessor@gmail.com

Lake County Website for Property Information

· Assessment, Real Estate Taxes, and Property Tax Extension data Lake County Assessment Information

Avon Township Assessor’s Office is open to the public. We will assist Residents during

Normal Business Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm & Friday 8:30am – 2pm.

Summer Hours:

Starting the Friday before Memorial Day – Labor Day: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm & Friday 8:30am – NOON. Ends the Friday before Labor Day

Avon Township – Assessor’s Office

 

 

 

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